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2019_01_02_Madrona School_ABT Report_MD_FINAL.pdfNEXUS 747 Fawcett Avenue, Suite C Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 625-7090 NEXUSbec.com 01/02/2019 Prepared by: Michael Drexler Madrona School WHOLE BUILDING AIR LEAKAGE TEST RESULTS Page 2 of 17 NEXUSbec.com FIELD REPORT 01 - WHOLE BUILDING AIR LEAKAGE TEST Project: Madrona School Report No.:01 Client: Insulation Contractors NEXUS Project No.:17091NX Date: January 2, 2019 Time:08:00 - 18:00 Weather: Cloudy/Overcast Temp. Range:42°F - 46°F Present at Site: Michael Drexler NEXUS Jonathan Rowan NEXUS OVERVIEW On January 2nd, 2019, NEXUS performed Whole Building Air Leakage Test of the installed air barrier on the new construction at Madrona School, 9300 236th ST. SW, Edmonds, WA 98020. Air barrier tests were completed in each of the six (6) separate buildings on site. Building A/B, C1 and C2, D1 - D3 were all tested on the same day. Each building section, according to the contractor, was an isolated building from the remainder of the structures. The buildings are newly constructed replacements for the Madrona School in the Edmonds School District. The buildings are wood-framed with masonry and metal claddings. The following report presents the air barrier test results for each building. Reference Documents: • ASTM E779 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization • ASTM E1186-03, Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems OBSERVATIONS & DISCUSSIONS 1.01 - TEST SETUP AND PROCEDURE Note: All envelope calculations listed below were determined by NEXUS from a take-off of a PDF set of drawings received from the contractor (Drawings dated January 9th, 2017). The final envelope areas should be confirmed with and determined by the architect of record. Building A/B is comprised of a ‘Total Envelope’ of 110,801 square feet. NEXUS used a total of six (6) 8,000 cfm fans at two separate entrance doors on the south elevation. Buildings C1 and C2 are comprised of a ‘Total Envelope’ of 15,839 square feet EACH. NEXUS used a total of one (1) 8,000 cfm fan at one entrance doors on the north elevation of each building. Buildings D1, D2, and D3 are comprised of a ‘Total Envelope’ of 22,437 square feet EACH. NEXUS used a total of one (1) 8,000 cfm fan at one entrance doors on the north elevation of each building. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 3 of 17 NEXUSbec.com NEXUS inspected the facility to verify that all interior doors were in a open position, selected ceiling tiles were removed, floor drain and sink traps were primed or sealed, exterior doors were shut and latched, motorized and gravity dampers were in the closed position or otherwise sealed off, and exhaust outlets sealed. The contractor confirmed the HVAC system had been shut down and louvers were closed. After these items were confirmed complete as noted above, six (6) fans were placed at two doorways on the south elevation for building A/B and one (1) fan was placed at a doorway in the middle of buildings C1, C2, D1 - D3. A preliminary test pressure of 75 Pa was set and attained under de-pressurization. With the assurance that an induced pressure of 75 Pa could be attained in at least one direction, the whole building pressure verifica- tion test was begun under de-pressurization. Pressure readings were monitored at points out of direct flow of the fan to confirm uniform pressure distribution within the building as dictated by the testing protocol. Testing was performed and recorded using Retrotec Fantestic software. The envelope was first de-pressurized and then pressurized with the door fans per ASTM E779. Air flow read- ings were taken at twelve pressures starting at 40 Pa and increased in equal increments towards a maximum of 75 Pa for both de-pressurization and pressurization of the building envelope. From the compiled pressure readings, a correlation value showing the confidence and the reliability of the final measurement was deter- mined. Pressure monitoring of the space was conducted with multiple pressure tubes placed throughout the building to include the main floor and basement level to ensure proper pressure balancing. Bias pressures and wind speed were also recorded and factored into the final measurement. The results of each test are listed in TABLES #1 - #6 below. See Images 002 - 013 for test set-up documentation. INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY Infrared thermography survey was conducted to assess the thermal performance and air-tightness of the build- ing envelope following testing. Infrared thermography is a non-invasive means of detecting building anomalies which may derive their origins or patterns from such circumstances as construction patterns, diverse materials, thermal bridging, air movement, the presence of moisture, energized electrical systems, lack of materials (such as insulation), heat generating mechanical systems and chemical/biological activity. An anomaly is a captured thermal pattern within an image which has a noticeable area or a specific signature unique to the adjacent surroundings. These thermal variations often correlate to one or more causal factors. This method uses the theories of thermal dynamics to capture images or thermograms of heat differentials that are present in buildings. When applied to building evaluations, surveys, or inspections, infrared thermography can provide immediate documentation of on-site conditions, damaged building materials, electrical problems, water intrusion, point source damage, heat loss; material failures, pre- and post- remediation, construction quality, insect infestations and wayward ventilation. Thermography combines the physics of thermal dynamics with technology in such a way that it captures high definition images of emitted heat energy. This invisible heat energy lies within the wavelength of the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Hence, the infrared thermal imager was developed to “capture” and transcribe the detected heat radiation into visual images. These images are frequently called infrared thermo- grams. When recorded radiometrically, they contain digital pixels which represent the received infrared energy. This gives the thermograms a “quantitative” capability which is very useful for further analysis. The images or infrared thermograms themselves tend to be “qualitative” for an audience, offering a relatively straightforward pattern of light and dark hues for comparison. Capturing and collecting thermal imagery, especially for research and study, has with it a set of protocols, tools, and limitations. It is essential that thermographic surveys and studies be completed by a trained and certified thermographer to ensure reliable and accurate results. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 4 of 17 NEXUSbec.com During the pressurization and de-pressurization of the building, NEXUS surveyed the exterior building envelope using an infrared camera with a thermal sensitivity (or N.E.T.D.) of <0.0350C (@ 30°C) and a temperature range of -40°F to 3632°F (-40°C to 2000°C) and performed the testing on the building envelope in accordance with ISO 6781:1983 and ASTM C1060-90. NEXUS was able to determine air leakage pathways using ASTM E1186-03, Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems. A pictorial record of the testing and inspection is included in the Photographic Documentation below. 1.02 - TEST RESULTS TABLE #1 - BUILDING A/B Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building A/B Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 44320 .40 De-Pressurization 13505 .122 PASS Pressurization 14699 .133 PASS Average 14072 .127 PASS TABLE #2 - BUILDING C1 Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building C1 Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 6335 .40 De-Pressurization 1439 .091 PASS Pressurization 1595 .101 PASS Average 1520 .096 PASS TABLE #3 - BUILDING C2 Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building C2 Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 6335 .40 De-Pressurization 1689 .107 PASS Pressurization 1853 .117 PASS Average 1774 .112 PASS TABLE #4 - BUILDING D1 Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building D1 Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 8975 .40 De-Pressurization 2023 .090 PASS Pressurization 2389 .106 PASS Average 2199 .098 PASS Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 5 of 17 NEXUSbec.com TABLE #5 - BUILDING D2 Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building D2 Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 8975 .40 De-Pressurization 2597 .116 PASS Pressurization 3664 .163 PASS Average 3141 .140 PASS TABLE #6 - BUILDING D3 Madrona School - Whole Building Pressure Verification Test Results Building D3 Test Air Leakage @75Pa (cfm)cfm/f2 @75Pa Result Allowable 8975 .40 De-Pressurization 2142 .095 PASS Pressurization 2657 .118 PASS Average 2401 .107 PASS The buildings performed very well under both pressurization and de-pressurization testing well below the speci- fied maximum allowable leakage rate of 0.40 cfm/sf. Air infiltration was observed in two primary locations: • Door/window frame to wall connections. All sealing needs to occur on the exterior. • Roof to Wall connections at mechanical space The infrared images below show areas where air infiltration was observed (See Images 014 - 043). Sealing of these areas, while not required with the passing air infiltration rate, will result in an even tighter, better per- forming buildings. In particular, sealing the air infiltration occurring between the window/door frame connec- tion to the walls will have the biggest impact on energy usage and air quality. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 6 of 17 NEXUSbec.com HH H H H H H HH HH H H S-W F 1 S-WF1 S-WF1 HH H H H H H HH HH H H H1E1 A-211 D1 A- 2 1 1 A1 A- 2 1 1 C1 A-211 B1 A-212 A1 A-212 C1 A1 A-311 A1 A-311 E1 A-311 E1 A-311 A1 A-314 A1 A-314 C1 A-313 C1 A-313 4' - 0"21' - 2"92' - 10"20' - 4"87' - 3"30' - 8"40' - 0"61' - 0"40' - 0"61' - 0" A- 2 1 2 D1 A- 2 1 2 B1 LC (I)407 LC (P)603 LC (P) 301 LC (K)203 LC (P)403 LC (I)305 LC (I) 607 LC (I) 505 LC (P)501 MECH504 MECH 606 MECH206 KITCHEN117 MECH304 MECH 406 IDF405A ELEC405ELEC205 TW TW TW TW TW TWTWTW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW TW IDF 205A LIBRARY131 CUSTODIAL /RECIEVING 126BOILER/MECH125 LC (DHH) 401 LC (DHH) 402 SEE A1/A-121B SEE A1/A-121B SEE A1/A-121C SEE A1/A-121A SEE A1/A-121A SEE A1/A-121D SEE A1/A-121D SEE A1/A-121C GYM107 MUSIC 122 ORCH 123 BAND121 PRACTICE121C PRACTICE121B PRACTICE 121A SERVERY115A COMMONS 115 STAFF LOUNGE 101P PR O F . DE V E L O P M E N T 10 1 T WO R K R O O M 10 1 M P. O F F I C E 10 1 S A.P . O F F I C E 10 1 R DE A N O F ST U D E N T S 10 1 E COT ROOM 101D HEALTH CLINIC101B DH H R E C / IN T E R P R E T 10 1 Q RECEPTIONOFFICE101 HALLWAY GYM100E HALLWAY GYM100D DRY STOR117B DH H O F F I C E 10 1 N DH H O F F I C E 10 1 L MECH STAIR S2 TLT101DA OF F I C E M G R 10 1 C SCI PREP136A 114' - 0"17' - 6"49' - 8"71' - 1"7' - 0"61' - 0"40' - 0"61' - 0"40' - 0"61' - 0" IDF303A ELEC303 LC C I R C / ST O R A G E 30 1 A IDF503A ELEC503 TLT101H TLT 101J LOBBY100A HALLWAY ADMIN 101U HALLWAYLIBRARY140B F. RISER125A DEN104 LEARNINGSUPPORT 102 LC (DHH)134 TLT104A TLT106 COUNSELOR103 HALLWAY DEN100B CO N F E R E N C E 10 1 A IDF 101F CUST101MA HA L L W A Y CO M M O N S 10 0 C HALLWAY MUSIC120 LC CIRC401C LC CIRC601C LC CIRC 201C LC (M)201 LC (M)602 C1 A-314 C1 A-314 E1 A-314 E1 A-314 C1 A-312 C1 A-312 SECURITYENTRANCE 100 LC C I R C / ST O R A G E 50 1 A OFFICE/WORKROOM ELEC 128 1 2 2 3 4 6 5 7 119 1413 8 10 12 A D E F H L L KK G F.8 C.2 J B C 37' - 11 1/2" 15' - 5 1/2" 37' - 11 1/2" 29' - 6" 40' - 6" 37' - 11" 15' - 5 1/2" 37' - 11 1/2" CARD READERACCESS CARD READERACCESS CARD READERACCESS SM GROUP201A SM GROUP201B LC (M)202 SM GROUP401B SM GROUP401A SM GROUP 601B SM GROUP601A LC (M)601 SM GROUPSM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUPSM GROUP SM GROUPSM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUPSM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUP SM GROUPSM GROUP LC (K)207 LC (DHH PK/K)203 IDF605A ELEC605 LC C I R C / ST O R A G E 60 3 A SLP108 OTPT 111 AUDIO / DHH SLP110 DHH PSYCH /COUNS109 KNOX BOX LOCATIONS ATEXTERIOR PERIMETER TO BECOORDINATED WITH FIREMARSHAL - TYPICAL KNOX BOX LOCATIONS ATEXTERIOR PERIMETER TO BECOORDINATED WITH FIREMARSHAL - TYPICALBICYCLE PARKING PAD MOUNTEDTRANSFORMER; SEEELECTRICAL DRAWINGS PAD MOUNTED HEAT PUMP - ADD ALT 03SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 1.1 1.1 2.3 14' - 11 5/8" 4' - 1 3/8" 41' - 2" 122' - 10 1/2" 44' - 4 1/2" 24' - 0" A.3 7' - 0"7' - 0"7' - 0" D.5 A-401 A2 A-401 D5 A-401 A5 SM GROUP 207B SM GROUP207A SM GROUP 203B SM GROUP 203A PE STORAGE107A VESTIBULECOMMONS100F CAN WASH DRAINAND HOSE BIB SMALL GROUP 102A BOOK STORAGE131B MDF 137 ELEC 101G RE C O R D ST O R A G E 10 1 K TLT105 ROOF OVERHANGSHOWN DASHED GREEN ROOM135 MECH 129 PA R E N T R O O M 13 2 LC C I R C / ST O R A G E 20 3 D LC C I R C / ST O R A G E 40 3 A GAS METER INLOCKABLE CAGE;SEE MECHANICAL K TLT203C MIT OFFICE132B TLT 132A SMALL GROUP 102B KILN ROOM127 GYM OFFICE113 TLT113A COMMUNITYSTOR 114 2.2 F.9 D.4 TLT133 LC (M SCI) 136 RAMP112A 3.41.2 42' - 10" 72' - 8" 17' - 2" TLT116B TLT 118B TLT118A MUSIC STOR122A GYM VESTIBULE 112 MECH STAIRS1 HALLWAY CUST130 RISERS WALK-INFREEZER117A SM GROUP131A CARD READERACCESS HALLWAYVESTIBULE 140A SEE A1/A-111A SEE A1/A-111D SEE A1/A-111B SEE A1/A-111C SEE A1/A-111C SEE A1/A-111DSEE A1/A-111A SEE A1/A-111B A-402 A1 A-122 A5 CARD READERACCESS CARD READERACCESS E1 A-312 E1 A-312 C1 A-311 C1 A-311 A1 A-312 A1 A-312 A1 A-313 A1 A-313 E1 A-313 E1 A-313 CARD READER A.1 A.2 A-524 D1 150 KW GENERATOR; SEEELECTRICAL DRAWINGS SM GROUP 134A 11' - 3 7/8" 11' - 6 5/16" A-401 E2 A-401 E5 DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DS DSDSDSDS DS DSDS DS DS DS CARD READERACCESS TLT116A CCD-002 CCD-002 GENERAL NOTES 1. FOR FLOOR FINISHES SEE A-171. 2. FOR REFLECTED CEILING PLANS SEE A-151. 3. REFER TO E-521A THROUGH E-522 FOREMERGENCY VOICE COMMUNICATIONSYSTEM COMPONENTS AND LOCATIONS. CCD-002R1 A. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS TO BE PROVIDED AT FINAL INSPECTION IFCSECTION 403.5.B. EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SYSTEM EVALUATION REQUIRED TO DETERMINETHE NEED FOR A SYSTEM. RESULTS TO BE PROVIDED TO THE FIRE MARSHAL’SOFFICE.C. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TO BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFC TABLE 906.3(1).D. IF SITE ENTRY GATE IS PROVIDED IT MUST COMPLY WITH FIRE DEPARTMENTSTANDARD.E. PROVIDE GUARD POST WHERE HYDRANTS, TANKS, GENERATORS, GAS METERSARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE IMPACT. IFC SECTION 312.F. PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY IDENTIFICATION (SIGNS) AND ACCESS. IFCSECTION 509.G. IF A “TIME OUT” ROOM IS PROVIDED, IT MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF WAC388- 145-1830.H. THE ONSITE GENERATOR MUST COMPLY WITH IFC SECTION 604.I. FIRE DISTRICT CONTACT: DFM KARL FITTERER, 425-775-7720. FIRE MARSHAL NOTES: NORTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 D C B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 D C B A COPYRIGHT MAHLUM ARCHITECTS, INC. 2011 ORIGINAL SHEET SIZE: 30"x42" ISSUE: PROJECT NO: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: ISSUE DATE: EE MARK DATE DESCRIPTION ZONE KEYPLAN B C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 A 8/1 0 / 2 0 1 7 8 : 3 3 : 0 7 P M C: \ ~ R e v i t L o c a l F i l e s \ 2 0 1 5 9 1 3 - M A D - A r c h - V 1 6 _ b m o g g i o . r v t MADRONA SCHOOLREPLACEMENT 9300 236TH ST. SW,EDMONDS, WA 98020 2015913.00 DM AD/EM BUILDING PERMIT 09 JANUARY 2017 FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL A-111 1/16" = 1'-0"A1 FLOOR PLAN - OVERALL CCD-002 ADD-01 03/17/17 PHASE 1 BID SETADDENDUM 01 CCD-002 05/24/17 CONFORMED SET Building A/B Bu i l d i n g D 1 Bu i l d i n g D 2 Bu i l d i n g D 3 Bu i l d i n g C 1 Bu i l d i n g C 2 Image 001: Overall floor plan with each building section marked for reference. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 7 of 17 NEXUSbec.com PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION Image 002: Overview of the building upon arrival to the site. Image 003: In building A/B on the east elevation one door had not been delivered to the site. This door was sealed by the contractor to facilitate the air barrier test. Image 004: Overview of the primary fan setup for building A/B located at grid line D/3. Image 005: Overview of the control center. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 8 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 006: Overview of the two fan setup for building A/B located at grid line E/2.2 Image 007: Blue interior pressure monitoring tubes were run through- out the building. Image 008: Another example of blue interior pressure tubes run throughout the building. This location was run into the gym. Image 009: Blue interior pressure tubes were run throughout the build- ing into each wing. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 9 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 010: The red exterior pressure tube was run outside out of direct flow of the fan and protected from wind. Image 011: Overview of a typical fan and control setup for buildings C1, C2, and D1-D3. Image 012: Overview of the typical control center setup for tests of buildings C1, C2, and D1-D3. Image 013: Blue interior tube was run into the center of the building for pressure monitoring. Typical for buildings C1, C2, and D1-D3 tests. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 10 of 17 NEXUSbec.com IMAGES OF BUILDING UNDER DE-PRESSURIZATION Interior images are taken while the building is under de-pressurization with cooler (darker) areas indicating potential pathways of air infiltration, thermal bridging, cold spots, etc. Infrared (IR) thermographic images are shown on the left side of the page with the corresponding visible light image of the same area to the right. Image 014: Air infiltration observed under the doors was common throughout all buildings. In the image to the right light is visible under the door. Image 015: Image 016: Air infiltration was observed between the frame and walls throughout all buildings. Image 017: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 11 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 018: Air infiltration was observed between clear plastic sheet and mechanical penetration in the maintenance room on the east elevation of Building A/B. If the clear plastic sheet is the air barrier, taping of the seams and penetrations will seal the air infiltration. Image 019: Image 020: Air infiltration observed between the door/window frame and drywall. Image 021: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 12 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 022: Air infiltration observed between door frame and drywall at interior. Image 023: Image 024: Air infiltration observed at the door frame to wall connec- tion. This location is in the gym. Image 025: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 13 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 026: Air infiltration observed at the skylights throughout the building. Image 027: Image 028: Another example of air infiltration observed at skylights throughout the building. Image 029: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 14 of 17 NEXUSbec.com IMAGES OF BUILDING UNDER PRESSURIZATION Exterior images are taken while the building is under pressurization with warmer (lighter) areas indicating po- tential pathways of air ex-filtration from the interior of the building, thermal bridging, warm spots, etc. Infrared (IR) thermographic images are shown on the left side of the page with the corresponding visible light image of the same area to the right. Image 030: Air ex-filtration observed at the door/window frame to wall and between the wall to soffit transition. Image 031: Image 032: Air ex-filtration observed between the door/window frame and at doors. Image 033: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 15 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 034: Air ex-filtration observed below doors. Image 035: Image 036: Air ex-filtration observed at door/window frame to wall and at wall to soffit transition. Image 037: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 16 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 038: Air ex-filtration observed at wall to soffit transition in multi- ple locations around the structure. Image 039: Image 040: Air ex-filtration was observed at the main entrance doors at grid line K/2-2.2. The air ex-filtration was observed be- tween the frame and wall/soffit. Image 041: Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText Page 17 of 17 NEXUSbec.com Image 042: Close up of the air ex-filtration shown in image 042. Image 043: END OF REPORT Report prepared by Michael Drexler (mdrexler@NEXUSbec.com) for use by Insulation Contractors and Forma Construction. Figure 001: Caption for Image Here Figure 002: Caption for Image Here TextText